Report scams and suspected abuse

Federal Trade Commission operates the Consumer Sentinel Military Network, a database of consumer complaints from the military community and makes them available to law enforcement. The FTC doesn’t resolve individual disputes, but your complaint helps the FTC, Department of Defense and partners target cases for prosecution, shut down scammers, and alert the military community to scams.

Adult Protective Services (APS) is a social services program provided by state and local governments nationwide serving seniors and adults with disabilities who are in need of assistance. APS workers frequently serve as first responders in cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation, working closely with a wide variety of allied professionals such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, firefighters and law enforcement officers.

Long-Term Care Ombudsmen are advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes and assisted living facilities. They are trained to advocate for residents’ rights and resolve complaints made by or for residents of long-term care facilities.